Iran sought talks, US agreed, but warns Tehran the ceasefire is over: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Iran had asked to continue talks with the United States but asserted that any ceasefire between the two countries had ended.

In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that Iran had sought further negotiations, but said Washington had made its position clear.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter."

Trump signed off the statement as: President DONALD J. TRUMP.

The post comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Trump did not elaborate on the nature of the talks or provide further details about the ceasefire he referred



to.

The latest escalation follows US strikes on Iranian targets in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. While Washington blamed Tehran for the attacks, Iran described the accusations as "questionable."

However, Tehran has previously maintained that only shipping using its approved route through the Strait of Hormuz could be considered safe.

Vessel-tracking data showed the ships targeted on Tuesday were sailing along a route closer to the Omani coast.

Iran responded by launching attacks on dozens of US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also claimed it had shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone, though there has been no independent confirmation of the claim.